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aeriform

UK
/ˈeə.rɪ.fɔːm/
US
/ˈɛr.ɪ.fɔrm/

Translations

aeriformnoun
aeriforms
pl
UK
/ˈeə.rɪ.fɔːm/
US
/ˈɛr.ɪ.fɔrm/
Rare usage meaning a substance in gaseous form
Hydrogen is an aeriform at ordinary temperatures.
L'hydrogène est un gaz à température ordinaire.
aeriformadjective
more aeriform
Comp.
most aeriform
Super.
UK
/ˈeə.rɪ.fɔːm/
US
/ˈɛr.ɪ.fɔrm/
aériformesoutenu; scientifique
The aeriform substance filled the room, making it difficult to breathe.
La substance aériforme remplissait la pièce, rendant la respiration difficile.
Additional translations
vaporeuxau sens figuré
Synonyms
gaseous
airy
insubstantial
ethereal
vaporous

Definitions

aeriformnoun
A substance in gaseous form; a gas.
Hydrogen is an aeriform at ordinary temperatures.
aeriformadjective
Having the form or characteristics of air; gaseous.
The aeriform substance filled the room, making it difficult to breathe.
Lacking substance or solidity; insubstantial.
His aeriform promises left the audience skeptical of any real change.
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